Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degrees
There are 235 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Occupational Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,460 people earned theirOccupational Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Occupational Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 505 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,855 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4,062 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Occupational Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Occupational Therapy majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 91.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 806 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Occupational Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 560 | 63.5% |
| Asian | 86 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 10 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 260 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 730 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 125 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Quinnipiac University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 98 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 92 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Mary University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanbridge University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
D'Youville University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gannon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Occupational Therapy that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 722 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 651 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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